September 2025 Bank Holidays: Banks To Stay Closed For 15 Days, Check State-Wise List

Updated: Friday, August 29, 2025, 22:38 [IST]

As September 2025 approaches, many are eager to know the bank holidays for the month. According to the Reserve Bank of India's calendar, banks will observe up to 15 holidays in various regions. However, this doesn't imply a uniform closure across all locations, as holidays vary by state.

Banks such as State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank will adhere to these regional holidays. Notably, banks remain closed every Sunday and on the second and fourth Saturdays nationwide. Festive occasions like Onam and Durga Puja contribute to these holidays.

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In September 2025, Indian banks, including SBI, ICICI, and HDFC, will have up to 15 regional holidays, with closures varying by state due to festivals like Onam and Durga Puja; however, online banking services will continue uninterrupted nationwide.

State-wise Bank Holidays in September 2025

On September 3rd, banks in Ranchi will close for Karma Puja. The following day, September 4th, sees closures in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram for First Onam. A significant holiday on September 5th affects multiple cities including Ahmedabad and Mumbai due to Id-E-Milad/Milad-un-Nabi or Thiruvonam.

September 6th marks a holiday for banks in Gangtok, Jammu, Raipur, and Srinagar for Id-e-Milad/Indrajatra. Later in the month, on September 12th, Jammu and Srinagar observe a holiday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi. Jaipur's banks close on September 22nd for Navratra Sthapna.

On September 23rd, Jammu and Srinagar celebrate Maharaja Hari Singh Ji's birthday with bank closures. As Durga Puja festivities commence, Agartala, Gangtok, and Kolkata see closures on September 29th for Maha Saptami/Durga Puja.

The celebrations continue with banks in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Imphal, Jaipur, Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi closing on September 30th for Maha Ashtami/Durga Ashtami/Durga Puja. These regional variations highlight the diverse cultural landscape of India.

Online Banking Services During Holidays

Despite physical branches being closed on these dates, online banking services remain operational nationwide. Customers can access their accounts digitally for transactions without interruption during these holidays.

This ensures that financial activities can continue smoothly even when local branches are not available due to regional celebrations or observances.